Warrior Adventure Quest - Fort Bragg

Warrior Adventure Quest
Warrior Adventure Quest (WAQ) is a DA approved and endorsed program under Executive
Orders for all Pre and Post Deploying Units. WAQ is designed to re-create the adrenaline rush
of combat action in a supervised, controlled, high adventure activity which is supervised by
FMWR Outdoor recreation staff. WAQ instills cohesion, builds teamwork and maintains combat
readiness through high-adventure activities. This program enables Soldiers to reach a “new
stage of normal” by diminishing boredom and high-risk behavior, through outdoor recreation
and an L-LAAD Debriefing. Soldiers will be able to draw similarities between the adventure
activity and their Warrior experiences.
WAQ is offered at no cost to the units; funding has been provided by the Department of the
Army and it must be scheduled at the Platoon level within 120 days of deployment (pre) and
120 days of redeployment (post). All WAQ activities will take place Monday-Friday during
regular duty hours.
Warrior Adventure Quest is a Leader and Soldier Program designed to support RESET. The
objective of WAQ is to create a sustainable, enduring program that Army leaders recognize as a
viable means to assist Soldier re-integration, maintain combat readiness and increase unit
cohesion.
Each activity will be followed by a Leader-Led After Action Debriefing (L-LAAD). This is designed
to draw similarities between the high adventure activity and their Warrior experiences. This
portion will be conducted by unit leadership (Team Leader, NCOIC, Commander, etc.) The
designated facilitator will need to meet with a WAQ representative prior to the event. WAQ
representatives will teach the leaders how to properly conduct an L-LAAD.
Instructions for Unit Participation in Warrior Adventure Quest:
1. Unit Designated Training Coordinators will contact the Fort Bragg Warrior Adventure
Quest POC to schedule their units for activities (POC: Rachel Quesada, 910.396.1774 or
910.907.3617, Rachel.j.quesada.naf@mail.mil). She will provide the calendar of
activities and potential dates for units to select from. Activities are provided at a firstcome
first-served basis.
Execution: Within 120 days of deployment (Pre) or 120 days of
redeployment (Post)

Group Size: Team Element, Platoon or Company Level
Activity Duration: Duration will vary depending on which activity is
chosen. All activities will be held Monday thru Friday during regular duty
hours.
Activities Include:
o Paintball (Clay Target Center)- Consists of various scenarios/game
plays in a half day activity. This activity will take place at the Clay
Target Center on Fort Bragg (Offered Year round).
o Indoor Rock Climbing- Consists of a half day of Indoor Rock
Climbing. This event takes place at The Climbing Place which is
located in downtown Fayetteville, NC. (Offered Year round).
2. Unit responsibilities-
Coordinate with the WAQ POC and set up your activity and date.
Contact and confirm that your unit will have a facilitator present for the
Leader-Led After Action Debriefing (L-LAAD) Training.
Each Soldier will also complete a mandatory WAQ post-survey on the day
of your scheduled activity.
All transportation requirements fall upon the unit. Please consider this
when selecting which activity you choose.